Western Family YMCA
2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 709-9622
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Child Care
Check out our childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!
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Personal Training
Our Y’s offer certified personal trainers and coaches to help you set and meet your specific goals.
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Summer Camp
Day and specialty camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery and having the best summer of your life! Click here to learn more about our camps.
Learn MoreSummer Facility Enhancement Schedule
We are excited to be upgrading our facilities! Thank you for your patience while we work hard to make a better Y for you. Please check the YMCA of DE app and program schedules in the branch.
- Fitness – No group exercise classes Monday, August 19th and Tuesday, August 20th.
- Pools – Main facility Indoor Pool Closed Monday, August 19th – Sunday, August 25th
- Sauna – Closed Sunday, August 18th and Monday, August 19th.
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Drop the kids off at the Y and enjoy a night out without the kids. Early registration encouraged.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Spend time with the whole family as you enjoy a popular kid-friendly movie on the big screen at the Y. Visit the Members Services Desk for details — dates vary!
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 25, 2019
6:30 – 8 pm
Bring the kids to this fun, safe outdoor event featuring decorated trunks filled with goodies for all. Costumes are encouraged.
Cookies with Santa
December 7 • 12-2 pm
Stop by with the kids, have a snack and get pictures with Santa!
New Year’s Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
10 am – 2 pm
Start 2020 off with a bang! We will be open to the community so, bring a guest and begin your New Year with healthy living, exercise and support – all at the Western Family YMCA. There will be fun to be had (yes, that means exercise too!) and giveaways to encourage your participation and
success.
Shamrock N Roll Cycle-a-thon
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Support the Western Family YMCA Annual Campaign by participating in our annual Cycle-A-Thon. This indoor cycle ride is open to the community and brings people of all fitness levels together for a great cause. Look for event details online (www.ymcade.org) and in the branch in early 2020.
- Fitness Center: State-of-the- Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights, Olympic Lifting Center
- Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag and more
- 2 Indoor pools
- 2 Outdoor pools (seasonal access)
- Basketball Gymnasium
- Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
- Family Locker Rooms
- Sauna
- Over 80 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Cycling, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat and more
- Small Group Training (fitness training in groups of 3-10 with a certified coach)
- Instructional Classes such as Swimming, Dance and more
- Teen Leadership Programs
- Youth Fitness Center for Members Ages 7-13 Years
- Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Personal Training
- Free Babysitting While You Work Out
FACILITY HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Hours subject to change, please check the app for schedules.
Kids Zone Babysitting
Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Monday-Thursday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3:30 -8:30 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sunday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Click here for Kidzone Activities Calendar.
YOUTH FITNESS CENTER
Ages 7-13
Monday-Thursday:
3:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Friday:
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*Open 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. during Red Clay School District in-service days.
IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS
September 2 (Labor Day): Main Building Closed; Outdoor Pools will be open
November 28 (Thanksgiving): 8 a.m. – 12 noon
December 24 (Christmas Eve): close 2 p.m.
December 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED
December 31 (New Year’s Eve): Close 5 p.m.
January 1 (New Year’s Day): 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Contact UsOur Mission
The YMCA is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strives to cultivate the human potential, self-esteem, and dignity of all people. Our organization exists to develop and practice the Christian principles of love, caring, inclusiveness, justice and peace…and to enrich the emotional, physical and social life of all individuals, families and our community.